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Malaysian police seize $323,000 in crypto in World Cup betting crackdown
Malaysian police have dismantled an alleged online betting syndicate linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after raiding an office in Kuala Lumpur, arresting 11 suspects and seizing cryptocurrency and cash believed to be connected to the operation. The raid was carried out at around 11:30 am on July...
Macau casinos too reliant on imported gaming equipment, lawmaker says
A Macau legislator has questioned whether the city’s casino sector has sufficient safeguards against supply-chain risks. He warned that its heavy reliance on imported gaming equipment leaves a key pillar of the local economy exposed and called for greater local participation in casino-related...
South Korea’s GKL May casino sales jump 40.8% to $28M
South Korean foreigner-only casino operator Grand Korea Leisure (GKL) reported casino sales of KRW43.13 billion ($28 million) in May, up 40.8 percent year-on-year and 7.3 percent higher than the previous month, according to a filing submitted to the Korea Exchange. The company, which operates...
Malaysia’s RGB International secures UAE gaming vendor license
RGB International Bhd has secured a vendor license in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) allowing it to sell electronic gaming machines, positioning the Malaysia-based supplier for potential opportunities ahead of the expected opening of the UAE’s first legal casino at Wynn Al Marjan Island in...
Casino Plus reaffirms $16M surety bond as Filipinos tighten spending
Philippine online gaming brand Casino Plus has reaffirmed its PHP1 billion ($16.2 million) surety bond for player protection, citing growing financial caution among Filipino consumers amid economic headwinds. In a statement issued on Monday, Casino Plus chief executive Evan Spytma said the bond...
Malaysia warns influencers over online gambling promotions
Malaysia’s consumer groups and legal experts are warning that social media influencers who promote online gambling platforms could face criminal liability, amid growing concerns that gambling-related content is increasingly reaching younger audiences online. Datuk Indrani Thuraisingham,...
Macau May GGR expected to reach $2.79B, supported by non-gaming events: Citigroup
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for May is forecast to reach MOP22.5 billion ($2.79 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 6 percent, supported by major non-gaming events scheduled in the second half of the month, according to a report by Citigroup citing industry sources. The...
Macau gaming sector monthly wages rise 4.2% to $3,480 in December 2025
Average earnings for full-time employees in Macau’s gaming sector increased by 4.2 percent year-on-year to MOP28,020 ($3,480) in December 2025, as wages in the city’s largest industry continued to rise, according to official data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The figures...
Philippines considers Telegram ban over illegal gambling and cybercrime concerns
The Philippine government is weighing a potential ban on Telegram as authorities raise concerns over illegal content and cybercrimes, including online gambling and sexual exploitation. Telegram is a widely used messaging app that has gained popularity in the iGaming community. According to a report...
Macau probes $3.6M casino investment scam tied to fake VIP room deal
Macau police have arrested a Hong Kong husband-and-wife duo on suspicion of running a large-scale investment scam involving a purported casino VIP room project, according to local media outlet Macau Daily. The case centers on allegations that the pair falsely claimed to be offering high-yield...most popular
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Malaysian police seize $323,000 in crypto in World Cup betting crackdown
The Government Office has just announced the conclusion of Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh about the meeting with leaders of Quang Ninh province on August 31. Regarding the investment policy of the high-end resort and entertainment complex project with casino in Van Don economic zone, the...